Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Feb 6, 2022

Mrs. Hilda Gray Stonestreet Shoaf, 88, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Grayson Creek Assisted Living.  She was born on February 24, 1933, in Forsyth County to the late Arthur Cleveland and Margaret Ann Dwiggins Stonestreet.  She graduated from Gray High School in 1952 and the same year married the love of her life, Marshall Freeman Shoaf,...

Feb 6, 2022

Minor, Lena Mae Williams Moser went to be with her Lord on February 6, 2022, at the age of 101.  She was born to Burt C. Ward and Amanda Williams on August 10, 1920, in Lambsburg, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by husbands; Walter Ketner Moser and Lawrence Minor, son; Dewey, grandson; Daniel, four sisters and...

Feb 5, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Leif Hartzler, age 71, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on February 5, 2022.  He was born on March 12, 1950 in Seattle, WA to the late Wilton Emerson Hartzler and Rosemary Krogh Hartzler.  Ron was born in the Pacific Northwest where he spent his earliest years.  Most of his childhood was in High Point North Carolina.  As a young person...

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. Jerry Howard Atkins, 81, of Mocksville, NC passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born June 16, 1940 in Raleigh, NC to Melvin and Eloise Whiteheart Atkins. He was a 1958 graduate of Hanes High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. He graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri in 1978....

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. Larry Dean Shinault, Sr., 66, passed away February 4, 2022. He was born May 25, 1955, in Forsyth County to the late John Daniel and Myrtle Sawyers Shinault. Larry was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved riding his Harley and driving his Mustang. He enjoyed being outdoors and wood working. In addition to his parents, Larry...

Feb 3, 2022

Carole Harrington Moore, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022.  Carole was born on May 29, 1940, to Ellis and Inez Harrington in Macon, GA.  She had two younger brothers, Jack and Bill.  She graduated from Fortier High School in New Orleans in 1958, then went on to attend LSU for 2 years and transferred to Florida...

Feb 3, 2022

Shirley Fulk Davis born April 10, 1935 passed peacefully Thursday afternoon February 3, 2022 at Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville NC where she had been a resident since April 2020.  She survived Polio as a child.  Shirley was an active member of Marvin Methodist Church and as an adult she attended Oak Summit Methodist Church where she served as...

Feb 3, 2022

Mrs. Nina “Maggie” Spicer Phillips, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at her home. She was born November 9, 1948 in Surry County to Jack and Lora Billings Spicer. She retired from Lucent Technologies. Maggie was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Winston-Salem and was a member of the choir though recently inactive due to...

Feb 3, 2022

Curtis Ebert Dotson, 83, passed away at home on February 3, 2022. He was born on December 25, 1938, to Theodore Dotson and Grace Walkup Dotson in Meadow Bridge, WV. Curt-Villa was an avid fisherman and family man. He loved westerns and blue grass music. Curtis retired as a sharp-shooter in the Army and Army Reserves. He then went...

Feb 3, 2022

Mrs. Anne Taylor Jeffords, 93, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.  She was born in Stokes County, NC on December 19, 1928 to the late Dell C. Taylor, Sr. and Della Moorefield Taylor.  Mrs. Jeffords was a star basketball player at Nancy Reynolds High School and then worked at Hanes Knitwear in her early years.  She loved fishing and...

Feb 3, 2022

Miriam Vernese Litchard (Gilbert) passed away in the early morning of February 3, 2022.  Vernese, known as “Topsy” growing up, originally hailed from Angier, NC and always considered that home no matter where she was living at the time.  Vernese loved art and enjoyed visiting historic homes and cities.  She held herself to higher standards to achieve the ideal...

Feb 3, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Sowers Ketner, 92, of Winston-Salem passed away peacefully Thursday, February 3, 2022. Mrs. Ketner was born in Forsyth County to John David and Frances Head Sowers. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church and worked for Western Electric for 13 years. Throughout her life, she enjoyed doing things for others, traveling and making ceramics. She...

Feb 2, 2022

Carolyn Billings Bennett, 86, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022. Carolyn was born May 27, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late Hobert William Billings and Beulah Groce Billings. Carolyn worked over 25 years at Bocock-Stroud Company from where she retired. She was a longtime and faithful member of Beck’s Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and...

Feb 2, 2022

Mrs. Jean Burchette Lumley, 89, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Hinkle House Hospice Home. She was born in Forsyth County to the late Walter Burchette and Alma Walker Burchette on August 19, 1932. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lumley. She is survived by her children, Linda Willette...

Feb 2, 2022

Walkertown- Ms. Joy Ann “Momma Joy” Lawson, 68, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. She was born in Surry County, the daughter of Moir and Polly Quesenberry Lawson. She was of the Christian faith and was retired after 30 years of service from Miller Brewing Co. Joy lived on a farm and loved...

Feb 2, 2022

Oak Ridge – Mr. Grady Lee Atkins, 84, passed away February, 2, 2022 at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born October 4, 1937 in Davidson County to the late Wally Franklin Atkins and Irene Jones Atkins. Grady loved his family, Nascar, hunting, and being outside. He loved to be on his tractor when he could, and “he could wear...

Feb 2, 2022

Dorothy “Dot” Sealey Browder, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on February 2, 2022. She was born on April 9, 1938, to Dannie Emerson Sealey and Bertha Webster Sealey in Dillon, SC.  Dot was preceded in death by her parents, her Loving husband of 55 years, Grady Odell Browder; and her 9 brothers and...

Feb 2, 2022

Robert Mack Locke passed away peacefully February 2, 2022, in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born December 13, 1942, in Columbus, GA to Robert and Ella Locke. He was an Army brat, living in many states, Guam and France with his parents and 4 younger siblings. He served in the army for 3 years before graduating from Auburn University. He...

Feb 2, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Williams, 77, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his home. Ronnie was born on November 21, 1944 in Rowan County to the late James Gilbert Williams and Julie Page Williams. He served his country in the United States Army.  Ronnie was co-owner of J&W Motors and retired from Roadway Express after 36 years, where...

Feb 2, 2022

Kernersville – Coy Ray Johnson, Jr., 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on December 6, 1926, in Stokes County to the late Coy Ray, Sr. and Vernie Montgomery Johnson. Coy was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved spending time outside mowing and doing yardwork. Coy retired from...